- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lyndhurst, NJ
Lyndhurst High School
Federal NCES profile for Lyndhurst High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340921000568
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyndhurst High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Lyndhurst · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyndhurst High School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyndhurst High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ.
School address
District: Lyndhurst Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340921000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lyndhurst High School held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 340921000568 · Lyndhurst, NJ High · MID · TRAD
841 enr · 13.8:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyndhurst Middle School (610 students)
Lyndhurst High School held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lyndhurst High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lyndhurst High School
841 students
- Lyndhurst Midd
Lyndhurst Middle School
610 students
- Roosevelt Scho 295
Roosevelt School
295 students
- Jefferson Scho 256
Jefferson School
256 students
- Franklin Schoo 196
Franklin School
196 students
- Washington Sch 162
Washington School
162 students
What this shows Lyndhurst High School reports 841 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyndhurst High School compares
Lyndhurst High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 48% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,954
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Lyndhurst High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Lyndhurst Public School District reports $21,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyndhurst High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyndhurst High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~841 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyndhurst High School
How many students attend Lyndhurst High School?
Lyndhurst High School has 841 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lyndhurst, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 824 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyndhurst High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyndhurst High School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyndhurst High School?
15.5% of students at Lyndhurst High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyndhurst High School?
The largest demographic group at Lyndhurst High School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyndhurst High School?
Lyndhurst High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lyndhurst High School rank among public schools in Lyndhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyndhurst High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lyndhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyndhurst Public School District?
Besides Lyndhurst High School, Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst Middle School (610 students), Roosevelt School (295 students), and Jefferson School (256 students). See the Lyndhurst Public School District district page for the complete list.